Emma Bovary

Year: 2021

Runtime: 102 mins

Language: French

Director: Didier Bivel

Drama

In 1857, Gustave Flaubert finds himself on trial, accused of obscenity and moral offenses due to his novel, Madame Bovary. The film interweaves the courtroom drama with a retelling of Emma’s story, exploring her desires and disappointments. As the prosecution and defense present their arguments, the trial serves as a reflection on the societal constraints placed upon women during that era, raising questions about Flaubert's fate and the broader implications for women's lives.

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